SOURCES SOUGHT
68 -- Bulk NItrogen and Specialty Gases
- Notice Date
- 3/25/2013
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 325180
— Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- ACC-RSA-CCAD - (SPS), ATTN: SIOCC-RS-AQ, 308 Crecy Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78419-6170
- ZIP Code
- 78419-6170
- Solicitation Number
- W912NW-13-R-0909
- Response Due
- 4/1/2013
- Archive Date
- 5/24/2013
- Point of Contact
- Peggy Echols, (361)961-2565
- E-Mail Address
-
ACC-RSA-CCAD - (SPS)
(peggy.s.echols.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Sources Sought Notice W912NW-13-R-0909 Responses to this Request for Information (RFI) are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This RFI is for market research purposes only. Respondents should not submit any proprietary information when responding to this RFI. Respondents should also note that the Government will not return any information submitted in response to this RFI. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred by respondents regarding any responses to this RFI. Respondents must submit capability statements that clearly define the firm's ability to perform the work stated in this RFI in conjunction with the DRAFT specifications. The DRAFT specifications and sources sought document are subject to change. Draft specifications and/or sources sought document will be amended accordingly to reflect any changes. The requirement is for bulk nitrogen and speciality gases at the Corpus Christi Army Depot, Corpus Christi, Texas. THIS RFI IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool (FAR Part 10) being used to determine potential large and small business firms capable of providing the services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation. It is also a tool to get feedback on the requirement, detailed in the Draft specification. Feedback is encouraged and appreciated. The NAICS contemplated for this requirement is 325188. It is the Government's intention to solicit the requirement under full and open competitive procedures; however, the current capabilities of industry, to include large and small business, must be confirmed. As such, all eligible large and small businesses are encouraged to respond, as requested. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from respondents as a result of this RFI. ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: one year plus 2 option years. REQUIREMENTS: Refer to the Attached Draft specification. The Contract Type is anticipated to be a Firm Fixed Price. SUBMITTAL INFORMATION: It is requested that interested businesses submit to the address identified in paragraph (9) below, a brief capabilities statement package (not more than 5 pages in length, single spaced, and 10 point font) demonstrating ability to perform the requirements in the attached Draft specification. A generic capability statement is not acceptable. Please review carefully the requirements listed below. This documentation must address, at a minimum, the following: (1) Title of the specification you are applying for; W912NW-13-R-0909 (2) company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office locations(s), DUNS number, CAGE Code, Tax ID, and a statement regarding current small/large business status; (3) prior/current corporate experience performing efforts of similar size and scope within the last three years, including contract number, organization supported, indication of whether as prime or subcontractor, contract value, government point of contact with current telephone number, and a brief description of how the referenced contract relates to the requirements described herein; ( 5) Company's ability to provide required bulk nitrogen and speciality gases; (6) Company's ability to perform work during stated period of performance; (7) Company's ability to get Rapid Gate access to the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi; (8) Company's ability to manage and store the material in a manner that will not incur costs to the Government for storage; and (9) The capability statement package shall be sent to Peggy Echols (Contracting Officer) by email at peggy.s.echols.civ@mail.mil and mail a hard copy to Commander, Corpus Christi Army Depot, ATTN: Peggy Echols, (361)961-2565, 10221 Ave E, Bldg 1770, Corpus Christi, Texas 78419-5211. Submissions must be received at the office cited no later than 1 April 2013, 11:00 a.m. central daylight savings time. Please reference all email correspondence with the following subject line: Sources Sought Notice W912NW-13-R-0909. (10) All responses must include the following information: Company name, address, business size; point of contact (POC) name, phone number, and email address. 1.0BACK GROUND: The Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD), Corpus Christi, Texas uses liquid nitrogen process on aircraft parts for dimensional changing. The CCAD Laboratory also uses liquid nitrogen in various laboratory instruments as a coolant and during assorted analysis. The lab uses assorted specialty gasses during analysis procedures conducted in support of production. CCAD has a total of five delivery points that are located throughout the Depot. 2.0CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS: 2.1The Contractor shall deliver bulk liquid nitrogen as required and delivered to various shops on Tuesday, each week. One week 50 liters (2 each 25 liter dewars) and the other week 75 liters (3 each 25 liter dewars) alternated every other week. 2.2BULK LIQUID NITROGEN: The Liquid Nitrogen will be delivered to CCAD as follows: 2.2.156.781 liters of bulk Liquid Nitrogen shall be delivered to the BLADE SHOP, BUILDING 49 DOOR #1, BRANCH 533A0 once a week. 2.2.230.2832 liters of bulk Liquid Nitrogen shall be delivered to the MACHINE SHOP, BUILDING 8, DOOR #108, BRANCH 553C0. 2.2.326.4978 liters of bulk Liquid Nitrogen shall be delivered once a month to the ROTOR HEAD SHOP at BUILDING 80 DOOR #4.. 2.2.456.781 liters of bulk Liquid Nitrogen shall be delivered to the CCAD Lab, BRANCH FF000, BUILDING 8, DOOR #24 once a week. 2.5The bulk Liquid Nitrogen shall be placed in respective containers. In the event that the container(s) will not accept the full amount as stated on the requirements, CCAD will only be charged for the amount delivered. The Contractor shall assure all containers are tightly closed after fill up to prevent leakage. In the event that the delivery date falls on a holiday, the delivery will be made the following workday. All deliveries will be done during CCAD's normal tour of duty (6:00AM-2:30PM). 2.6 SPECIALTY COMPRESSED GASES: The following compressed gases are required. See paragraph 2.6.2 for the requirement of cylinders to be furnished to CCAD at contract onset. The empty cylinders will be exchanged with a full cylinder on an quote mark as needed quote mark basis. The Specialty Gas POC will order specialty gasses in advance for delivery to be accomplished during the regularly scheduled liquid nitrogen delivery. Specialty gases shall be delivered to the locations listed in paragraph 2.2.2, depending on the gas requirement at the time. 2.6.1 Specialty Gasses will be delivered on an as needed basis. Empty cylinders shall be exchanged with full cylinders. The Government POC will order specialty gases in advance for delivery to accomplished during the regularly scheduled liquid nitrogen delivery. Specialty gases shall be delivered to the locations listed in paragraph 2.7 depending on the gas requirement at the time. 2.6.2 Specialty Gas Requirements: 2.6.2.1UHP grade Argon, 336 c.f., approximately 14 cylinders used per contract period. 2.6.2.2AA grade Acetylene, 353 c.f., approximately 7 cylinders used per contract period. 2.6.2.3AA grade Nitrous Oxide, 50 lb., approx 3 cylinders used per contract period. 2.6.2.4UHP grade Nitrogen, 304 c.f., approximately 3 cylinder used per contract period. 2.6.2.5UHP grade Helium, 291 c.f., approximately 3 cylinder used per contract period. 2.6.2.6UHP grade Hydrogen, 291 c.f., approximately 2 cylinder used per contract period. 2.6.2.7UHP grade Air, 238 c.f., approximately 1 cylinder used per contract period. 2.6.2.8UHP grade Oxygen, 337 c.f., approximately 2 cylinder used per contract period. 2.6.2.9Carbon Dioxide w/Dip Tube, 50 lb, approx 1 cylinder used per contract period. 2.7 GAS CYLINDER RENTAL: CCAD will rent various gas cylinders (as listed in paragraph 2.2.1) on an quote mark as needed quote mark basis. The following full gas cylinders will be delivered to the correct locations during the first week of the contract. Additional cylinders, including the Carbon Dioxide w/Dip tube, may be required at some point during the contract period. They will be added to the rental agreement as required. CCAD POC will notify the vendor of any additional requirement at least 2 weeks in advance. 2.7.1Deliver to Bldg 8, door # 24: 2.7.1.1Four cylinders of UHP grade Argon 2.7.1.2Two cylinders of UHP grade Nitrogen 2.7.1.3One cylinder of UHP grade Helium 2.7.1.4One cylinder of UHP grade Hydrogen 2.7.1.5One cylinder of UHP grade Air 2.7.1.6One cylinder of UHP grade Oxygen 2.7.2Deliver to Bldg 340, Plating Lab: 2.7.2.1Two cylinders of AA grade Acetylene 2.7.2.2Two cylinders of AA grade Nitrous Oxide 2.8The Contractor shall include a copy of the Material Safety Data Sheet with the packing list or other suitable shipping documents that accompanies shipments. 2.9Personnel coming in and out of the Naval Air Station will comply with all rules, regulations and applicable laws. Contractor must have proper driver licenses, proof of insurance, vehicle registration, etc. 2.10REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND DELIVERABLES: The Contractor shall establish a normal delivery time so that CCAD will know at what time the containers shall be placed the specified locations. The Contractor at the end of the deliveries shall supply the Government POC with a delivery order stating the amount of Liquid Nitrogen was delivered that day. 3.0GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES: It is the responsibility of CCAD to maintain the Liquid Nitrogen containers and containers should be place at the specified delivery points. After the award of the contract, the Government Point of Contact (POC) will coordinate with CCAD and Navy Security to obtain necessary passes for Contractor to conduct the deliveries. 4.0INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA: Inspection of facilities and equipment may be performed at the beginning of the contract period to assure the Contractor of the delivery points. The Government POC will inspect containers after each delivery to assure the delivery of Liquid Nitrogen agrees with the Delivery Order. Delivery ticket will be required.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: ACC-RSA-CCAD - (SPS) ATTN: SIOCC-RS-AQ, 308 Crecy Street Corpus Christi TX
- Zip Code: 78419-6170
- Zip Code: 78419-6170
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